The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, June 8

  • Niagara Health will restart its Sunday vaccination clinics but will reduce the number of bays where people receive their injections as the vaccination supply will remain the same but vaccinations will take place over seven days a week instead of six days. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • Niagara Falls will be illuminated in white tonight to support the surviving members of a family impacted by a hate crime on Sunday in London, ON. (610 CKTB)
  • Racing at Fort Erie Race Track is set to resume on Tuesday, June 15 with a special post time of 3 p.m. However, racing at the track will begin without spectators due to continuing COVID-19 restrictions. (Ontario Racing)
  • Business organizations in Canada and the U.S. signed a joint statement asking that those who have been fully vaccinated be allowed to cross the border beginning June 22. As well, tourism associations across Canada are asking the federal government to announce a clear plan for reopening the border as the summer tourist season approaches. (Toronto Star)